“Fernando Alonso Joins the Club of 100: A Look at the Most Podium-Finishing Drivers in F1 History”
Fernando Alonso Joins the Club of 100: A Look at the Most Podium-Finishing Drivers in F1 History
Fernando Alonso, the double world champion from Spain, has recently joined the elite group of drivers who have had more than 100 podium finishes in F1 history. He achieved this feat at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing in P2, eight years after his last podium.
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Who Are the Other Drivers in the Club of 100?
Fernando Alonso is now the sixth driver in history to achieve this feat, joining a prestigious list of F1 greats consisting of Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel, and Kimi Raikkonen.
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How Do Other Notable Drivers Compare?
While 100 podium finishes is an impressive accomplishment, there are many other notable drivers who are not far behind. A few examples include Ayrton Senna (80 podium finishes), Nelson Piquet (60 podium finishes), and Niki Lauda (54 podium finishes).
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An Analysis of the Top 3 Podium-Finishing Drivers
Michael Schumacher leads the pack with 155 podium finishes, followed closely by Lewis Hamilton with 162 and Alain Prost with 106. Schumacher also holds the record for the most wins and championships in F1 history, making him arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time. Hamilton, on the other hand, is still very much active and has the potential to surpass Schumacher’s records in the coming years.
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Summary
Fernando Alonso has now joined the prestigious club of drivers who have had more than 100 podium finishes in F1 history. He is now one of six members in this club, which includes Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel, and Kimi Raikkonen. There are also several other notable drivers not far behind, including Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, and Niki Lauda. Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most podium finishes, wins, and championships in F1 history, making him arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton, who is still active, has the potential to surpass Schumacher’s records in the coming years.
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